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Funiculars and gondolas are popular attractions all over the world, mainly because they
bring you to a cool place, with great view. Norway has a great spectre of different types,
which we explore in this section.
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Trains, funiculars,
gondolas & tramways
The magnificent stretch of railroad
from Flåm, Aurlandsfjorden and the
UNESCO site of Nærøyfjorden up to
the mountains of Myrdal at 867 m
above sea level. The one hour
railroad trip takes you over rivers,
through 20 tunnels, steep mountain
sides and great waterfalls.
A major attractions in Rjukan is
Krossobanen, the oldest functional
gondola lift in the Nordic Region, It
was built and opened by Norsk
Hydro in 1928 to help the people of
Rjukan up into the sun in the winter
season.
One of Norway´s most spectacular
attractions is Gaustabanen, a former
secret millitary tramway which
brings you up to Gaustatoppen
inside the mountain in just 15
minutes.
As part of Norway´s industrial
development at the start of the last
century, the Rjukan Line - an
industrial train line between Mæl
Station and lake Tinnsjøen played
an important role. Today it is a
tourist attraction and part of
Rjukan-Notodden UNESCO World
Heritage Center.
Voss Gondol is the new gondola lift
in Voss which opened its doors in
2019. The gondola brings guest up in
the mountains of Voss all year
round, giving acces to the ski slopes
in winter and biking and hiking
tracks in summer. At the top is a
restaurant
The venue where the Lillehammer
1994 Olympic Opening and Closing
ceremony took place, and where
the Olympic ski jump competitions
were held. Today it is one of the hills
used in the ski jump world cup.
It has been much controversy
surrounding the new viewpoint in
Arendal. But now it is there, and
from a visitors point of view, it is a
great attraction and a landmark
If you want a spectacular view of
Bergen, visit Mount Ulriken. This is
the highest mountain in Bergen
and has a spectacular view over
Bergen and its surroundings.
Access with new (2021) gondola lift
Fløibanen is a funicular which brings
you from the center of Bergen and
up to Mount Fløyen. Here you have
an amazing view of Bergen, a
restaurant and cafe, playgrounds
and a lot of hiking tracks.